Happy Birthday June celebrants!

It's the first of the month and you know what that means!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all those celebrating this month.

1 - karla n.
3 - jayo c., anna s.
4 - leeyaj c.
7 - meg a., buccih f., nestor t.
8 - mark c.
11 - mel c., pong s.
13 - bryan m., oni e.
16 - marie t.
19 - hannah l.
21 - jong s.
22 - peej b.
24 - mayni d.
26 - philip m., pam g.
28 - jerome c.
29 - ralph n.
30 - jp s.

God bless all you celebrants. May you have a wonderful time celebrating it with your family and friends. Take care and more birthdays to come.

ps - again as i've said before, this is an incomplete list, if you know any relatives or friends of our celebrating their birthdays as well, do leave a comment so I can add them. Thanks.

survey from Djadja/Carla who got it from Anna...

1. What do you say most when you're trying not to curse?
- fudge

2. Do You Own An Ipod?
- yes

3. What Person On Your Top 8 on Myspace Do You Talk To The Most?
- i don't have a myspace account... wait i do, but i have never gone back to it after creating it

4. What Time Is Your Alarm Clock Set To?
- 650am on weekdays, 9am on weekends

5. Do You Want To Fall In Love?
- ummm... don't think this applies

6. Do You Wear Flip-Flops When It's Cold?
- not really, that wouldn't be a smart thing to do

7. Would You Rather Take The Picture Or Be In The Picture?
- be in the picture

8. What Was The Last Movie You Watched?
- sad to say, but I don't remember

9. Do Any Of Your Friends Have Children?
- yup yup

10. Has Anyone Ever Called You Lazy?
- oh yes!!!

11. Do You Ever Take Medication To Help You Fall Asleep?
- nopes

12. Do You Prefer Regular Or Chocolate Milk?
- I don't drink milk

13. Has Anyone Told You A Secret This Week?
- yeah

14. When Was The Last Time You Had Starbucks?
- two days ago

15. Can You Whistle?
- yes

16. Do You Have A Trampoline In Your Back Yard?
- nopes

17. Do You Think People Talk About You Behind Your Back?
- i don't really care if they do.

19. Did You Watch Cartoons As A Child?
- yup yup, who doesn't?!

20. What Movie Do You Know Every Line To?
- none

23. Do You Own Any Band T-Shirts?
- nope

24. What Is Your Favorite Salad Dressing?
- caesar's

25. Is anyone in love with you?
- yes... kiligin ba?! hahaha!!!

26. Do You Do Your Own Dishes?
- yup, it's the chore that i enjoy doing

27. Ever Cry In Public?
- tears of joy, yes

30. Do you think you could ever be in love?
- of course

31. Would You Ever Date Anyone Covered In Tattoos?
- how covered?

32. What Did You Do Before This?
- just finished watching the lakers beat the spurs

33. When Was The Last Time You Slept On The Floor?
- maybe over a year ago

34. How Many Hours Of Sleep Do You Need To Function?
- at least 4 hours

35. Do you eat breakfast daily?
- I try to, during weekdays I do, not on weekends.

36. Are Your Days Full And Fast Paced?
- not really

37. What are you doing right now?
- checking out some stuff online as well as answering this survey

38. Do you use sarcasm?
- of course

39. Have You Ever Been In A Fight?
- yup yup

40. Are You Picky About Spelling And Grammar?
- I try to, but I'm lazy at times

41. Have You Ever Been To Six Flags?
- yup yup

41. Have you ever got beaten up?
- yes

42. Do you like Rain or Sun?
- rain

43. Do You Get Along Better With The Same Sex Or The Opposite?
- I think same sex

44. Do you like mustard?
- yup

45. Do You Sleep On Your Side, Stomach, Or Back?
- on my stomach

46. Do You Watch The news?
- CNN

47. How Did You Get One Of Your Scars?
- rear-ended a jeepney early in the morning

48. Who Was The Last Person To Make You Mad?
- some random stranger in the subway

49. Do you like anyone?
- yes

50. What Is The Last Thing You Purchased?
- some groceries

Happy Mother's Day...

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there.

Thanks for putting up with all that we do ;)

Love you!


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Franny's answers to 100 random

Since Franny doesn't want to learn to use her multiply account she asked me to post her responses to this survey on my blog instead. (mahirap maging under, pati itong statement na ito, siya nag-dictate sa akin)

1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT??
on my forehead, i hit a pipe between my house and my grandma's place.

2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
same as noel's

3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
snore

4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
whatever is good for lissy

5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
nope, i don't think it matters

6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
to be debt-free!

7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
ang babaw ko, pero isaw!

8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
nothing --> joke! sabi ni God kasi di dapat ma-attach sa worldly things.

9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
4'10" - one inch above the requirement for children to be in their car seats

10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
if i want to scare myself, yes

11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
yes!!! especially after watching horror movies

12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
elise!

13. WHATS YOUR WORST FEAR?
to lose noel

14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
doesn't matter

15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING / BEING PROPOSED TO AT?
it's a moot question for me

16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
coffee seems more natural

17. FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
cheese, onions and bell peppers

18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
lobster bisque from Penn Station

19. FAVORITE COLOR OF ALL TIME?
green, but i actually have an inclination for blue clothing

20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
no

21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?
i forgot, but i'm sure there is one. i'm not the sentimental type

22. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?
no

23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
ano yun?!?

24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
Banana Republic, their martin line for petite women fits me well

25. WHO IS THE HOTTEST FEMALE/MALE CELEBRITY?
i hate to admit it but angelina jolie

26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
no

27. WHAT KIND IS IT?
n/a

28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
same as noel, if he is just leaving for another location in this world, it's ok but if he's leaving this world... AYOKO ata

30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
one hundred... go for gold!

31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
Brunettes

34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE USA?
yes.

35. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
I'm tardy... sorry, noel

36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
whoopi goldberg, too bad we didn't have a working camera that night. i also met Jomari Yllana and Benjie Paras at Libis and confidently said hi to them as if i personally know them. They didn't know what to do!

37. FIRST JOB?
teaching at Ateneo Economics Dept, poor students...

38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
yes

39. DO YOU THINK EVERYONE OUT THERE HAS A SOULMATE?
i do not know, i am not God

40. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT?
feeding elise

41. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
yes. tonsilectomy. that counts, right?

42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
i can multi-task

43. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?
yes, it's not as fun as i thought it would be

44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
2 front teeth... ay, for Christmas pala iyon. Nothing really

45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
4

46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
my parents

47. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST TURN OFF OF THE OPPOSITE SEX?
mayabang

48. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU MISS ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?
pagiging mababaw

49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
anything that makes my hair soft usually the one with conditioner

50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
it's ok

51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
SPAM

52. ANY BAD HABITS?
i always wait until the last minute to prepare for anything

53. ARE YOU A JEALOUS PERSON?
unfortunately, yes

54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
of course!

55. DO YOU AGREE WITH FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS?
basta hindi sex, yes

56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
yes, but there are more important considerations

57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
i sleep it off

59. WHATS YOUR MAIN GOAL IN LIFE?
to take care of my family

60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
Play-Doh and, of course, Barbie

61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
lots

62.WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A LITTLE KID?
wala pang Barney yata noon

63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
a lot, it's my way of life

64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
pwede both? equal lang sila

65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
someone i can talk to or someone who gets me

66. WHAT ARE YOUR NAMES?
Frances Adelaide

68. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
Jon & Kate plus 8 (makes taking care of Elise much easier), House, Friends, Everybody loves Raymond.

69.WHATS THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH YOUR ENEMIES?
pray for them... oh di ba? pang- Miss Universe ang sagot

70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
mocha and mint chocolate. pwede ring strawberry tapos lalagyan ng chocolate syrup on top.

71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
yes, thank God.

72. DO YOU HAVE A COMPUTER IN YOUR ROOM?
yes

73. PLANS FOR TONIGHT?
Mall?

74. WHAT'S THE FASTEST YOU'VE EVER GONE IN A CAR?
i do not know.

75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
no opinion

76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
Side A

77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
chocolate soy milk

78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
kat rodrigo

79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
if they are friendly or not

80. WHAT DO U LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
watch tv and surf the net

81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
RATS!!!i hate them but i love watching them

82. FAVORITE MONTH OF THE YEAR?
December, everyone seems to be in a good or at least better mood.

83. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF CANDY?
hard on the outside chewy in the inside, example: menthos & skittles

84. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY AND TRULY HAD A BEST FRIEND?
yes, Noel (yihee, pogi points happy mother's day to me!)

85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
Black

86. EYE COLOR?
Dark brown

88. FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
Mcdonalds, love their dollar menu

89. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?
Curry in a Hurry, Hop Kee (specially since Elise doesn't mind if we stay there), Todai, Ennju, Estrellita Poblana and Carmine's

Sa pinas - Ken Afford (mabuhay ang free soup!), Max's, Jade Garden and I'm still looking for a good Japanese place to replace Saisaki

90. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI?
love it

91. LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
Jon & Kate plus 8

92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Christmas

93. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
a little bit of guitar, piano, and drums. lahat iyon a little bit ha. can i also include in my list the harmonica, noel what you say? pero ultimate pangarap ko ngayon ay maging magaling na tambourine-ist

94. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?
i'm not familiar what each party stands for

95. KISSES OR HUGS?
i like them both but hugs are more comforting

96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
relationships

97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
dinner at Estrellita

98. DO YOU HAVE A LOW SELF ESTEEM OR A HIGH SELF ESTEEM?
medium

99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
i don't read books for fun

100. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE:
perfect in a human sense

Good people in NYC...

I've often read or heard of stories of good citizens either on the paper and in the news. How they they find something left behind and instead of taking advantage of another person's loss, do the right thing and find a way to return the item to its rightful owner.

This time Franny was the recepient of such kindness. Earlier that day, Franny was busy preparing for the lunch that she prepared since Fr. Nebres was in town. On the way home, given that it was raining and that she had to carry Lissy back to the apartment from the garage without an umbrella, it was at that time that she dropped her wallet.

She had no idea that she had lost it if not for call received later in the day from American Express informing her of the lost wallet. Greg, the person who found it, called American Express and reported the loss. He then left a number to reach him, Franny having to watch over Lissy, asked me to get in touch with Greg. I then got to meet up with him later in the afternoon and got the wallet back.

Again Franny and I would like to thank Greg for what he did. It saved us a lot of trouble and we appreciate his kindness. I even bought him a cheesecake, but he declined the cake and told me that I should just bring it home for Franny and Lissy.

A million thanks to Greg, and for those who ever pick up a wallet and there is nothing there to indicate how to contact the person, just call the credit card company for sure they will be able to get in touch with the owner.

100 Random... from Gidget

1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT??
just above my eyes, crashed into a jeepney on May 15, 1998.

2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?
wedding photos and some cross-stich projects of mine

3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP?
i snore. i used to talk in my sleep before

4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO?
instrumental, very varied taste

5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN?
i think i was born early in the morning

6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW?
to get better! i have a dry cough and the allergies aren't a nice addition with it

7. WHAT DO YOU MISS?
it sounds weird, but i miss the structure that comes with going to grad classes

8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION?
well not technically a possession, but franny and elise!

9. HOW TALL ARE YOU?
5'10"

10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC?
nopes

11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK?
nopes

12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY?
hmmm... i don't remember

13. WHATS YOUR WORST FEAR?
now, it would be not being there for franny and elise

14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX?
i really don't care

15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF PROPOSING / BEING PROPOSED TO AT?
well i did have to propose before... and i plan to propose this fall! ;)

16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK?
i don't drink coffee, so i guess energy drink

17. FAVORITE PIZZA TOPPING?
sausages

18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
a nice thick and juicy cheeseburger!

19. FAVORITE COLOR OF ALL TIME?
blue

20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH?
why?!?!

21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED?
i have no idea!

22. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH?
nopes

23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED?
i think a finger of mine is :)

24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND?
Banana Republic and Brooks Brothers

25. WHO IS THE HOTTEST FEMALE/MALE CELEBRITY?
i don't watch as much tv as i wish i could

26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW?
nopes

27. WHAT KIND IS IT?
n/a

28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING?
leaving you mean to another place? Yeah, why not.

30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED:
three

31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES?
Brunettes.

34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE USA?
yes.

35. YOUR WEAKNESSES?
i get annoyed with tardy people

36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS?
depends on who thinks he's famous

37. FIRST JOB?
full time job, it would be for the NYC OMB

38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL?
yup yup

39. DO YOU THINK EVERYONE OUT THERE HAS A SOULMATE?
yeah why not, it doesn't hurt

40. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT?
checking the score of the Utah-LA game

41. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY?
yup

42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST?
that i'm a good conversationalist, me and my dumb facts!

43. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES?
nopes

44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY?
a nice quiet dinner with family and close friends

45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT?
we initially wanted 4, but more than likely we'll just have 2

46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
it's a family tradition to have a "Manuel"

47. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST TURN OFF OF THE OPPOSITE SEX?
arrogance and being inconsiderate

48. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU MISS ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL?
hanging out with the barkada and how simple things were

49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE?
johnson's! no tears!

50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
yup yup

51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
as long as it's meat, it's ok!

52. ANY BAD HABITS?
i sometimes don't finish the task at hand, and i procastinate!

53. ARE YOU A JEALOUS PERSON?
not really

54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
why not

55. DO YOU AGREE WITH FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS?
wel what benefits are we talking about?

56. DO LOOKS MATTER?
it does, but not as much. we all make assumptions given the impressions we get

57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER?
i just try to do something strenuous

59. WHATS YOUR MAIN GOAL IN LIFE?
to be content and make sure my family are happy

60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?
LEGO!

61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?
no idea and i'm too lazy to count

62.WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A LITTLE KID?
nopes

63. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
oh yes

64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE?
mac & cheese

65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL?
someone i can be honest to and share a good laugh with

66. WHAT ARE YOUR NAMES?
do you mean nicknames?

68. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW?
Bones, House, NFL games

69.WHATS THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH YOUR ENEMIES?
ignore them

70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR?
strawberry and vanilla

71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES?
yup

72. DO YOU HAVE A COMPUTER IN YOUR ROOM?
yes

73. PLANS FOR TONIGHT?
getting enough sleep

74. WHAT'S THE FASTEST YOU'VE EVER GONE IN A CAR?
140 kmh

75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS?
not necessarily, if they have nothing else to do, then why not

76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO?
think of me covered by david archuleta

77. LAST THING YOU DRANK?
pineapple orange juice

78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
karla - franny needed salt

79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
hmmm... their hair

80. WHAT DO U LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?
sleep, or just surf the net. i should be reading instead!

81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE?
why is it a favorite then?

82. FAVORITE MONTH OF THE YEAR?
October

83. WHATS YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF CANDY?
gobstoppers

84. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY AND TRULY HAD A BEST FRIEND?
yes!

85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR?
Black

86. EYE COLOR?
Dark brown

88. FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE?
Dunkin Donuts

89. FAVORITE RESTAURANT?
hmm... Brazil Grill, Curry in a Hurry and Hopkee

90. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI?
not really

91. LAST THING YOU WATCHED?
first quarter of the Utah-LA game

92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
October 20

93. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS?
nopes

94. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT?
i lean towards the democrats more

95. KISSES OR HUGS?
hugs

96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS?
relationships

97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT?
lunch

98. DO YOU HAVE A LOW SELF ESTEEM OR A HIGH SELF ESTEEM?
just a good amount of self-esteem, i think

99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
none as of the moment

100. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE:
set for life!

Once Single New Yorkers... a repost from Mara

My good friend Mara posted this on her site and I asked to repost this as well. It's a quick look on things have changed for the group here.

We were all single New Yorkers when we met in 2003.
After 5 years, we are all married and living in & outside the city that we love.
Here's to lasting friendships... Cheers!

top L-R: Sam & Hana, Rex & Mara, Noel & Frances
bottom L-R: Ron & Paola, Brian & Debbie, Jay & Cheena, James & Sarah

Here's an picture taken in June, 2003

Happy Birthday May Celebrants!

As is the case at the start of the month, I'd like to greet all those who are celebrating their birthdays for the month of May. May you all have a wonderful time celebrating this special day of yours with your family and friends.

3 - trinka l., reggie t.
4 - lyn p.
7 - timm r.
10 - mae m.
11 - yo q.
12 - tristan s., erika t., dos q., ysabel b.
13 - tito marc, francis f., debbie s.
14 - abi g., vincent v.
15 - ben a.
17 - mama, sammie h., tina k.
18 - justin m.
19 - dina d., ren a., richie r.
22 - tita rocio
23 - may k.
24 - pat g.
28 - gian c.
29 - nowie m.
31 - ur r., joey p., tito balolong